Comment from soulfeeder
Such a rare and lovely poppy and superb entry to this Flower Contest. I love the prominent stamens and the retention of natural colors. Excellent focus, angle, and lighting. The choice of vertical frame fits well. Wish you all the best in this contest Aimee.

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 Comment Written 28-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2025

Thank you very much Nieves. I always value your input.

reply by soulfeeder on 28-Jul-2025

You are welcome, Aimee.

Comment from RGtheVet
Beautiful composition and the detail strike home. Can almost smell the flower in my room at home. The background is perfect as is the foreground of a pedicel as saying here I am, feed on me soon.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2025

Thanks very much.

Comment from suffolkbrian
never seen a blue poppy but looks like you were in a good place to get flower shots,bet you took loads,botanic gardens must be the best place to get these type of photos,good use of dof in this one...Brian

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2025

Thanks very much Brian.

reply by suffolkbrian on 28-Jul-2025

you are welcome

Comment from Devonte Baker
What a marvelous choice of a flower for the contest! Excellent work capturing this beauty. It is also my favorite color(Light blue). Excellent zooming on this flower to see all details and or designs within the pedal. Marvelous work, thank you for sharing! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2025

Thank you very much for the high mark and taking the time to review.

Comment from Phyllis Marconi
This is a very beautiful flower. I never even knew that they existed. Thank you for sharing and educating me. You have captured its beauty in the photograph, brilliance, focus are all amazing.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2025

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your input.

Comment from Charlotte Morse
What an amazing poppy, I have never seen one like it before (obviously because they're so rare! Lol), so thank you for sharing it with us all.
Excellent photo, great focus with just the right amount of dof and wonderful natural colours.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2025

Thanks very much

Comment from orchidrn
A lovely shot of this Blue Poppy, I didn't know they existed, but you do say, in your narrative, they are rare. Your focus and clarity are good showing nice details of the petals and sepals. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 27-Jul-2025

Thanks very much.

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
Not a very beautiful and unusual looking flower. I like how you have centred it within the frame. Your background highlights your subject and brings it forward. Lovely tones colours and presentation. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This amazing capture of the blue poppy is a visual treat! Your framing draws the eye beautifully, and the play of light and shadow, combined with the rich colours, makes it truly captivating. Well done! This deserves a six. Sorry, I have none left. Good luck!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much

Comment from Ray Gordon
Aiee this is a wonderful find of a baby blue Poppy and the soon to be seed pods. The color is both alluring and intriguing. You have handled the bokeh very well with you limited DOF. Beautiful find and presentation. Ray

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2025

Thanks very much

reply by Ray Gordon on 26-Jul-2025

You are welcome. Ray